Challenges of economic development in the Middle East and North Africa region

This important book surveys major economic issues in the development of countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since World War II. It reviews the key challenges facing the region in moving towards greater market orientation and integration with the global economy. It also incorp...

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Main Author: Devlin, Julia 1966- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore Hackensack, NJ World Scientific [2010]
Series:World Scientific studies in international economics 8
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Call Number :HC 415.15 .D485 2010

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